Road to the North
“Mackay-based journalist Fergus Gregg travels through northern Japan, retracing the historic paths of the master of haiku, poet Matsuo Basho.”
Synopsis
After nearly three years living in Japan, Fergus Gregg finds himself struggling to bid farewell to this beautiful country. On a journey tracing the path of his hero, the poet Matsuo Basho, Fergus decides to trek the northern landscapes of Tohoku. As he travels, he encounters more than he bargained for - facing setbacks, meetings with traditional hunter-gathers, and dances at northern Japan's largest Summer festival. Join Fergus Gregg on his 'Road to the North'.
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PREVIEW: Road To The North
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-04
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Production Budget
$4K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jason English
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason English, Fergus Gregg
- Original Title
- Road to the North
- Release Date
- 22/01/2025
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $4K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jason English
Jason English, Fergus Gregg
Fergus Gregg, Darren English
Department Leadership Roster
Jason English
Director
Jason English
Writer
Fergus Gregg
Writer
Fergus Gregg
Producer
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What is Road to the North about?
After nearly three years living in Japan, Fergus Gregg finds himself struggling to bid farewell to this beautiful country. On a journey tracing the path of his hero, the poet Matsuo Basho, Fergus decides to trek the northern landscapes of Tohoku. As he travels, he encounters more than he bargained for - facing setbacks, meetings with traditional hunter-gathers, and dances at northern Japan's largest Summer festival. Join Fergus Gregg on his 'Road to the North'.
Who directed Road to the North?
Road to the North was directed by Jason English.
Who stars in Road to the North?
The principal cast of Road to the North includes Fergus Gregg.
When was Road to the North released and how long is it?
Road to the North was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.